Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual) Event

This will be a casual talk about how we individually define success and how to achieve it. Success is different for every person- it is individual and personal. The definition of success also changes over time- what we think is a big milestone in high school takes on a different meaning as we get older.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Know how to define success for yourself.
2. Understand why this is important.
3. Understand how to sustain it.
4. Learn to celebrate the wins.
5. Overcome the setbacks.

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of DRG validation strategies and downgrade prevention in today’s complex regulatory environment. Attendees will gain insight into current DRG downgrade trends, associated legal and compliance risks, and the real-world implementation of a structured DRG validation process within a healthcare system. The session will highlight measurable outcomes and share practical, actionable strategies for organizations seeking to strengthen documentation integrity, reduce audit exposure, and improve revenue performance through proactive validation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the fundamentals of DRG validation, including its purpose, regulatory context, and distinction from coding validation.
2. Analyze current DRG downgrade trends, including common root causes and organizational impact.
3. Explain the legal and compliance implications associated with DRG downgrades, including audit risk and regulatory exposure.
4. Outline the key components of an effective DRG validation process, based on a real-world healthcare system implementation.
5. Evaluate measurable outcomes resulting from a structured DRG validation initiative, including financial, compliance, and quality impacts. 
6. Identify actionable strategies and best practices to replicate a successful DRG validation and downgrade prevention program within their own organizations.

Hi level update on what’s going on in Texas for HI Professionals. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand upcoming events, CE and networking opportunities in Texas.
2. Update on TxHIMA membership and how you can get involved.
3. Board of director overview and understanding of volunteer opportunities.

Just like you may be the HI(dden) figure in your organization, moving, shaking, problem solving, and producing results while many may not yet know your name, there are countless Health Information professionals across the field doing the same. This session pulls back the curtain to spotlight the invisible impact of HI experts everywhere, exploring who we are, what we do, how we got here, and why our voices and skills matter. Spoiler alert: yours matters too.

Participants will gain practical insight into elevating their visibility, navigating unadvertised opportunities, and charting a career path that reflects both current strengths and future focused skills. Through real stories, honest guidance, and applied AI examples, this session helps attendees shift from unseen contributors to recognized leaders within the evolving HI profession.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to transition from a hidden figure to a visible voice by confidently communicating transferable skills and meaningful contributions.
2. Apply proven visibility and networking strategies that help HI professional’s access opportunities that are not publicly advertised.
3. Build a personalized career roadmap informed by pivotal decisions, mentorship connections, and skill development practices that open new doors in the HI field.
4. Apply practical AI engagement strategies by using accessible AI tools to draft professional communications and advocacy messages, supporting AI governance through data quality and compliance oversight, translating traditional HI skills into clear AI related value statements, and identifying where HI expertise fits into AI initiatives without needing technical specialization.

Audits are evolving rapidly, and healthcare organizations are feeling the impact nationwide. In this session, Joe will break down the current audit landscape, including recent changes to RADv, emerging trends across the country, and how audit activity is shifting. Attendees will also gain critical insight into why facilities should avoid managing audits internally or granting third-party access to their systems and what safer, more effective approaches looking like moving forward.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Understand the current audit landscape and recent RADv changes.
2. Recognize national audit trends and how audit activity is shifting.
3. Understand the risks of managing audits internally or granting third-party system access.

Calendar planning and meeting management are vital to the continued success of any organization. This interactive presentation will challenge participants to reexamine how they view calendar planning, as well as explore strategies to improve meeting management and team productivity.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Participants will reexamine current calendar philosophies and habits.
2. Participants will explore options for efficient calendar planning.
3. Participants will be introduced to new strategies for Meeting Management and Team Productivity.
4. Participants will gain a greater understanding of team collaboration and accountability through meeting management.

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, professionals in medical records must be willing to step outside their comfort zones to remain relevant and influential.  As regulations, technology, and data expectations continue to shift, securing a “seat at the table” means moving beyond task-based roles into strategic leadership.  This presentation explores how embracing change, strengthening communication skills, and understanding the broader business impact of health information can position medical records professionals as essential voice in organizational decision making.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Comfort Zone
2. Why Stepping Out Matters
3. Expand Your Skills
4. From Skill Expansion to Influence and A Seat At the Table